The Monkey and the Crocodile Story - Lecture Notes

Overview

• A story of friendship, betrayal, and intelligence
• Set in a dense forest with a river
• Features a monkey and an old crocodile

Characters

• Old Crocodile: Lives in the river, weak and unable to hunt
• Monkey: Lives on a tree by the river, eats berries
• Crocodile's Wife: Lives on the other side of the river, desires the monkey's heart

Plot Summary

Introduction

• Crocodile is hungry but too weak to hunt fish
• Rests under a tree where a monkey is eating berries

Formation of Friendship

• Crocodile asks the monkey for berries
• The monkey shares berries, initiating friendship
• Crocodile visits daily for berries, they have fun together
• Monkey sometimes rides on the crocodile’s back

The Conflict

• Crocodile takes berries to his wife
• Wife likes the berries and desires the monkey’s heart
• Crocodile is conflicted due to his friendship with the monkey
• Wife threatens to kill the crocodile if he doesn't bring the monkey's heart

The Deception

• Crocodile invites the monkey to visit his wife
• They set off, with the crocodile feeling guilty
• Crocodile eventually reveals his wife’s intentions

The Clever Escape

• Monkey cleverly states that his heart is kept on the tree
• Crocodile agrees to return to the tree to fetch it
• Upon reaching the tree, the monkey escapes
• Monkey scolds the crocodile for betrayal

Conclusion

• Monkey uses intelligence to save his life
• Crocodile loses a friend and his source of berries due to betrayal

Moral of the Story

• In danger and adversity, act smartly, like the monkey
• Never betray someone's trust, as it may lead to losing valuable things, like the crocodile

Reflection

• Important themes: Friendship, Trust, Cleverness, Betrayal
• A cautionary tale about the consequences of deceit and the value of clever thinking